The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 62,200

€ 39,700

€ 62,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
57.5
73.9
81.8
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
114.5
195.3
113.7
190.6
195.3 in
Length
190.6 in
114.5 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
3856 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
9.96 %

General
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
X250
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
294 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
294 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
303 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
303 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
13.12 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
392 mi
Range
580 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
392 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
210.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
210.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data